Article1 min read Jan 1, 2026UPM Unlocks New Bio-Based Markets as Leuna Biorefinery Produces its First Commercial ProductUPM, a global leader in sustainable material solutions, has achieved an important milestone in the startup of production of commercial, wood-based chemicals in its Leuna biorefinery in Germany.
Article2 min read May 15, 2025Finnish Forest Products Engineers’ Association, ForestBioFacts and TAPPI Present: "Who Says You Can’t Make Money from Lignin?"Join leading experts from companies like Andritz, Södra, ACA Systems, and AB BLN-Woods Ltd as they explore how lignin is being transformed from a byproduct into a profitable, sustainable resource. This free, 90-minute webinar offers insights into real-world innovations, market trends, and the future of lignin in the circular economy.
Article1 min read Jan 30, 2025UPM's Sustainable Vision: Leading the Charge Towards Renewable Biochemicals and Green InnovationIn the realm of sustainable solutions, UPM emerges as a frontrunner, investing strategically in the biochemical industry. This move isn't just about business; it's a testament to their commitment to a future less reliant on fossil fuels.
Article2 min read Dec 5, 2024TAPPI Journal Announces New Editorial Board MembersExperts in biorefinery, nanocellulose, lignin, and biobased products, join the Board
Article2 min read Sep 26, 2024Södra Signs Agreements to Supply UPM and Stora Enso with Kraft Lignin from Mönsterås in SwedenSödra announced that UPM and Stora Enso are among the first customers for kraft lignin following the major investment announcement earlier this summer regarding kraft lignin production at Södra's Mönsterås site — an investment of over two billion SEK.
Article2 min read Jul 3, 2024Södra to Become the Largest Producer of Kraft Lignin in the WorldAs a step in the strategy of getting more out of every tree, Södra is now establishing a new business to become a world leader in the production of kraft lignin. Södra's production facility will be the first commercial facility in Sweden and the largest of its kind in the world. This is an investment of over two billion SEK and expected to be in operation in 2027.
Article1 min read Jun 13, 2024Stora Enso and Altris Collaborate to Develop World's Most Sustainable BatteryStora Enso has partnered with Altris, a Swedish developer of sodium-ion batteries. The two companies aim to further advance the development and commercialization of a sustainable battery value chain in Europe. Together, the two companies will drive the adaptation of Stora Enso's hard carbon solution Lignode® as an anode material in Altris' sodium-ion battery cells.
